Ginger Honey Highball: Whiskey Ginger Recipe

The whiskey ginger is the easiest highball you can build, and this version dresses it up with a touch of honey syrup and fresh lemon. Smooth Jameson Irish Whiskey meets spicy ginger ale over ice for a drink that is sweet, citrusy and aromatic. It comes together in one glass with no shaker required.

Ingredients

Jameson Irish Whiskey, 1½ oz (light and smooth; its malt notes love spicy ginger ale)
Honey syrup, ½ oz (equal parts honey and warm water; rounds out the edges)
Ginger ale, to top (use a high-quality, spicy ginger ale like Fever-Tree)
Lemon wedge
Ice

How to Prepare

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

2. Add the Jameson and honey syrup and stir gently.

3. Top with ginger ale.

4. Squeeze in a lemon wedge and drop it in.

Style of Glass to use

Hall Ball

Color of Drink

Amber

Cocktail Flavor Profile

Sweet, citrusy, and aromatic

Skill Level

Intro Level

The right whiskey-to-ginger-ale ratio

A classic whiskey ginger runs about 1 part whiskey to 3 parts ginger ale. This build uses 1½ oz whiskey topped in a highball glass, roughly a 1:3 pour, which keeps it easy-drinking. Want it stronger? Cut back the ginger ale to a 1:2 ratio.

Best whiskey for a whiskey ginger

Irish whiskey like Jameson is the smooth, approachable classic. Bourbon makes it sweeter and rounder, while rye adds spice that mirrors the ginger. Any of the three works; pick based on how bold you want it.

Ginger ale vs ginger beer (and vs a Mule)

Ginger ale is milder and sweeter and keeps this a true whiskey ginger. Swap in spicier ginger beer and add lime and you are effectively making a whiskey Mule. For the softest, most sessionable version, stick with a good dry ginger ale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a whiskey ginger?

It is a highball of whiskey topped with ginger ale over ice, often with a lemon or lime squeeze. This version adds honey syrup.

What is the ratio for a whiskey ginger?

About 1 part whiskey to 3 parts ginger ale; use 1:2 if you like it stronger.

What whiskey is best in a whiskey ginger?

Smooth Irish whiskey like Jameson is the classic; bourbon and rye also work well.

Ginger ale or ginger beer for a whiskey ginger?

Ginger ale for a milder, sweeter drink; ginger beer for more spice (that pushes it toward a Mule).

Is a whiskey ginger the same as a highball?

It is a type of highball. A plain whiskey highball uses club soda, while a whiskey ginger uses ginger ale.

What glass do you use?

A highball glass filled with ice.

Can I make it without honey syrup?

Yes. The classic two-ingredient whiskey ginger is just whiskey and ginger ale; the honey is an optional upgrade.

Ginger Honey
Highball: Whiskey Pro Tips

Use a high-quality, spicy ginger ale to complement Jameson’s light malt notes. Want extra zing? Add a thin slice of fresh ginger to infuse as you sip.

Made With

Jameson Irish Whiskey (750Ml)

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